cuisines

noun

plural of cuisine
as in cookeries
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) spent several years in Tuscany mastering Italian cuisine

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Recent Examples of cuisines The lessons of the civil rights movement, the language and songs of homelands, our stories, music and cuisines, have so much power. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 The organizers are expecting around 15 food trucks, along the edges of the park, representing cuisines from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba, Gutiérrez said in a phone interview. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 At Wing, an elegant restaurant on the 29th floor of the same building, chef Vicky Cheng similarly draws inspiration from China’s many regional cuisines, including Szechuan, Fujian, and Jiangsu. — Mimi Thorisson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 There are more than 400 restaurants participating and serving several types of cuisines. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 While some marinades stick to simple, familiar flavors, others lean toward bolder combinations inspired by international cuisines. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The capital of Greece boasts a total of 29 different cuisines, including souvlaki, gyros, fresh pastries, and international offerings too. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Be Adventurous Part of learning new things is seeing new things—which is why Martha has prioritized traveling the globe, tasting new cuisines, and experiencing local cultures firsthand. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Kasandra Kachakji grew up at the inflection point of these two cuisines. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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